We are looking for an experienced Domestic Abuse outreach worker who can lead a team to ensure outreach duties are carried out in accordance with our outreach service obligations in the boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell and Spelthorne
Direct Work with clients
* To contact clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow clients to explain their situation and empower them to set their own priorities.
* To provide skilled practical help, advice and emotional support to enable clients to reach an informed decision regarding their future, including safety planning and risk assessment. To enable and encourage clients to take advantage of all services relevant to their problems such as legal and financial advice, housing and benefits rights, education, medical treatment, safety advice etc. and make appropriate referrals.
* To assist clients where necessary by negotiating, drafting or writing letters and telephoning.
* To negotiate with third parties, including statutory and non-statutory organisations as required.
* To accompany clients to meetings with agencies and courts if needed.
* To be mindful of the impact of any client's children witnessing domestic abuse and of the associated child protection issues.
* To help reduce client's isolation and encourage them back into the community.
* To seek opportunities for clients to access group work and to deliver group work as appropriate.
* To attend Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences.
* To assess clients for referral to the North Surrey Sanctuary Scheme.
* Understanding of Safeguarding Framework and procedures both for Vulnerable Adults and Child Protection
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Work from home
Work Location: In person